Former Keyser head football coach Sean Biser has led his Morgantown high school team to the state semifinals.  Morgantown defeated Spring Mills, 34-33, in double overtime and will now meet Jefferson in the 4A playoffs this weekend.  Former Allegany student Kane Williams is starting at linebacker for Morgantown.

Investments in childcare workers are part of the Pennsylvania budget passed last week. Pennsylvania's childcare industry has 3,000 unfilled jobs – openings that, if filled, would allow providers to serve 25,000 additional children.  Governor Josh Shapiro said that previously, tax credits were enacted that helped with costs, but now expanded access is needed…      “For the first time ever, we have a childcare line in the budget – $25 million dollars specifically earmarked for recruitment and retention bonuses for childcare workers at licensed childcare facilities across Pennsylvania.”

The Farm Bureau is out with its annual cost for a Thanksgiving dinner – and this year the cost is down.  For a 10-person meal, the cost comes in at just around $5.52 per person. Faith Parum with the Farm Bureau said prices are down, despite some challenges to farmers…    “So we saw a decrease in price in about half of our basket. That includes sides and the centerpiece of our show – turkey. Turkey farmers are still battling avian influenza, but overall demand has fallen over time. Meaning that even with the smaller supply, retail prices are falling…

WTAJ is reporting that Logan Imler of Hyndman has been jailed on multiple charges including vehicular homicide for the deaths of two people in August. Imler was traveling on SR96 in Harrison Township when he crossed a double-yellow line to pass a SUV and struck a go-kart with two passengers. The go-kart became lodged under Imler’s truck and both passengers died from multiple blunt-force injuries. Imler is being held in Bedford County Jail on $200,000 bail.

Tim Roy, a Union Rescue Mission Case Worker, recently talked about his life’s journey on the Dave Norman program, He came to URM as a resident, battling alcoholism and a herniated disc, after being told about it by a local police officer. He says he found purpose at the mission and the only obstacles he faced when getting help was putting aside pride…     “Every morning you have to refresh yourself and decide, ‘I’m not going to drink today. I’m gonna try to follow the Lord the best I can every day.’ Pick up the Bible and I’m gonna…

The Doc and Rock podcast has been postponed to a later date.  WCBC will announce its next show.

On Sunday, November 22, 2025 at approximately 9:29 PM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department stopped a vehicle on N. Mechanic Street and identified the operator as Ronald Iser.  A Police K-9 responded and alerted to the odor of drugs inside the vehicle.  Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and located suspected heroin.  Iser was issued a criminal citation and released pending trial. ARRESTED:  Ronald Lee Iser              AGE:  49            Ridgeley, WV CHARGES:  CDS: Possess-Not Cannabis  

The Salvation Army of Cumberland is still looking for sponsors in their annual  Angel Tree program for Christmas. According to Angel Tree Coordinator Karen Wells, over 600 children need adopted for the holidays and over 100 are still in need of sponsors. Wells wants sponsors to enjoy their Christmas Angel shopping..     “Provide 2-3 outfits per child and then 2-3 toy items or wish list items for that child. There is no right or wrong way to do it. I just ask that people have fun doing it.” To become a sponsor, Wells says to contact her through the…

Senator Shelly Moore Capito announced that West Virginia’s application for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment – or BEAD funding, has been approved by the federal government.  The funding is nearly $546 million for 142 deployment projects, connecting 73,044 unserved and underserved locations throughout the state. Governor Patrick Morrisey said the numbers look good for job growth through the projects…     “From the Marshall Center for Business and Research, that could be up to 1,500 immediate jobs for the construction project and a lot of the initial installation. Long-term, they’re projecting that this could result in another 7,000 jobs from…

The Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad are bringing back the Golden Ticket Promotion this holiday season.  Passengers on the railroad’s Polar Express will receive a Golden Ticket to take to participating locations in the downtown area and will receive a discount or free item, according to Canal Place Marketing and Media Director, Kim Folk…     “All they have to do is show their Golden Ticket which they will receive a digital Golden Ticket when they get the confirmation and then they also receive a commemorative Golden Ticket.  So, they can use…